NIGP 96732: Chemical Products (incl. Biochemical, Petrochemical, etc.)

NIGP 96732 Chemical Products (Including Biochemical, Petrochemical, etc.), an Item code, encompasses water and wastewater treatment chemicals, laboratory testing reagents, and polymers that state and local governments procure for operational and regulatory compliance purposes. Recent solicitations show state and local bodies acquiring liquid sodium hypochlorite for potable water disinfection and wastewater treatment, solids dewatering and thickening polymers for sludge processing, and specialized chemical analysis services supporting environmental enforcement and public health. Issuing bodies include municipal water utilities, county water resources departments, and state environmental agencies. The City of Cocoa (Florida) issued ITB B2617COC in September 2026 for liquid sodium hypochlorite delivery to six water and wastewater facilities on a firm per-gallon basis with a one-year initial term and four optional renewals through 2031. Gwinnett County (Georgia) solicited dewatering and thickening polymer for its Department of Water Resources on a four-year annual contract beginning October 2026, with competitive sealed bids due July 30, 2026, requiring bench-scale and full-scale performance testing for non-approved suppliers.

Geographic activity spans Florida, Georgia, and California. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued IFB P2695016 in August 2026 for cannabis and pesticide laboratory testing plus expert witness services supporting criminal prosecutions, with a maximum contract budget of $49,999.99 over a three-year term from November 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 and bids due August 21, 2026. Municipal and county water authorities in the Southeast dominate recent activity, though state environmental and regulatory agencies represent an emerging segment. Bidder requirements typically include product certification (ANSI/AWWA, NSF, USP standards), insurance minimums ranging from $1 million to $2 million, three years of business experience, and compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act and federal potable water standards. Local vendor preferences appear in multiple solicitations: Brevard County contractors receive 5% preference in the City of Cocoa bid; California small businesses and DVBEs qualify for preferences totaling up to 10% combined on the state IFB.